Zakk Wylde Says Who the Best Guitarist is and the Two Schools of Guitar Soloing | Guitar Villains
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Welcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the almighty Zakk Wylde.
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0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Who is the best guitarist?
5:31 - Zakk’s supervillain alter-ego
7:35 - Burning Questions
14:45 - How Zakk developed his guitar tone
22:00 - Name Those Notes
22:45 - The sacred history of the No More Tears guitar solo
24:10 - The two schools of guitar soloing
26:55 - Zakk’s approach to the recording studio
32:28 - Zakk’s use of music theory
38:25 - The future of Wylde Audio
44:50 - The feeling of playing live music
48:58 - Zakk’s supervillain advice
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0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Who is the best guitarist?
5:31 - Zakk’s supervillain alter-ego
7:35 - Burning Questions
14:45 - How Zakk developed his guitar tone
22:00 - Name Those Notes
22:45 - The sacred history of the No More Tears guitar solo
24:10 - The two schools of guitar soloing
26:55 - Zakk’s approach to the recording studio
32:28 - Zakk’s use of music theory
38:25 - The future of Wylde Audio
44:50 - The feeling of playing live music
48:58 - Zakk’s supervillain advice
I saw Zakk play live and he did the thing where he went into the audience while soloing. So epic
sit downs with the greatest guitarist of our time, epic. well done Tyler
Zakk loves Frank Marino. I guarantee Frank would agree to an interview. He's a legend and a super humble guy.
@@trialversion2617 did that here too. They both went up to the balcony in the theatre and traded off solos for like half an hour.
@Trial Version He's been doing that since he was like 21(ish)? Zakk is probably the best showman in the game. I also heard he punched a brown bear into submission with his beard, alone.
Zakk is the most humble guitar god you’ll ever meet. And hilarious, I took my son to BLS for his 11th birthday, as we were getting pics done with him he jokingly says “ yeah “his”birthday present, poor kid probably wanted a bike but mom and dad said no you’re going to see BLS” 😂😂
Thats fucking hilarious😂
awesome parents to have!
@Frank Masuzzo absolutely.
You obviously never met Jeff Waters. Take a look at my profil.
@@NrMl1402 good guy too
I love Zakks allegiance to Randy Rhoads. Such a humble player for being a complete monster!
The best guitarists are the most humble. That’s how you know somebody is gonna be good.
As a life long fan of Randy Rhoads I will never get tired of Zakk keeping that flame alive.
It just shows the amazing and warm character that Zakk has in regards of RR. Yes RR was a legend and so is Zakk. Im sure that RR would have very touching and humble words to say about Zakk.
That was definitly the best unfortunate transition in music history.Ozzy didn't miss a beat and the music got even BETTER!!!!!!!
@@allenperry2921 there was actually a decent amount of space between the two. Jacob E. Lee on the Bark at the Moon album is the one who always sticks with me but I think there was another guy as well before Zakk.
@@presinald RR Jake and Zakk all amazing and legendary guitarists
Brad Gillis is before jakeE after Randy.
I met Zakk back in the 90's when he was recording the first Pride & Glory album at London Bridge studios. He was so cool and down to earth! He invited me to come and listen to the tracks after I got off work, which led to me getting to hang with him for a few weeks during the recording. So then Steve Vai comes to town at a place called Parkers, Zakk says He's gonna go and that I should check it out. Being a huge Vai fan I didn't need much persuasion, and the show was amazing. At the end of the show, Vai says he's got a special guest coming up to join him, Zakk walks up on stage. Playing through the singer's rig and guitar, Zakk traded licks with Vai on a jam and killed it. The next day back at the studio I asked Zakk if he was nervous at all going on stage with a legend, playing through a guitar and gear he was totally unfamilliar with. His answer changed the way I thought of being a musician; "Brother, you either play guitar or you don't." How simple yet accurate, Love that guy!
Cool story mate, thanks for sharing 😁
Was this in Seattle?
@@thomasgreaves354 Yes it was.
That’s a fantastic story. That lines up with everything I’ve heard about him. I know a few of his friends and everyone says he’s the nicest guy you’ll ever meet.
Top ten fake stories.
What a humble and knowledgable guy, love how he still refers to Eddie as "King Edward" respect!
He said it a few times before i realized he was talking about Eddie Van halen. I’m like who the fuck is king Edward..............ohhhhh!
Yep, he has titles for just about all the greats!
Went looking for this comment. I thought the same thing. So awesome. Class act.
there are many better guitarists than Eddie fyi
@@bobbymanning5808 like Stevie T? Hahaha dude the whole point of this was to state that its all about who's your favourite, no such thing as the "best" with such a variable instrument
I've never been able to explain it sufficiently, but Zakk is simply one of the ULTIMATE guitar villains you could ask for.
Agreed
@@dannybrock7026 Yeah!
Lol
Nah
I mean look at the dude! He is bad ass as fuck he is always dressed in leather with chains and shit and if you've ever seen black label or him with ozzy he is LOUD AS SHIT his super power would be blasting your ass with marshall stacks filled with electrovoice speakers.. which happen to be the loudest speakers made today for guitar.
The great Michael Schenker has said " Music is not a competition, it's artistic expression and freedom from the soul".
MS is top 10 greats
Good one .
I remember MS touring bACK in 2000 and wondering why his CD sounded satriani influenced .
I actually stopped listening to his releases
15 years later i looked at his discog and realized Shenkner is a true artist willing to go down different roads
Great guitar player
Built to Destroy was my fave
Tuning a 60 guage up to a piano, could take your jaw clean off .
Zakk's tone on Book of Shadows was amazing
So true, a lot of metalheads don't seem to realize that.
I saw zakk at a guitar store and he came in and played some sabbath and ozzy to a crowd of maybe 20. It he played like he was onstage in front of thousands.
Almost brought me to tears, this comment. He's such a forever fan
I was lucky. I met zakk in Jersey at the drag races. I was taking a leak and look over and was like hell yea. We walk outside and I said hey zakk. He was so cool and real. We chatted for quite a while. No one else would talk to him. He was like do you play ? I was like yes sir. He's like dude practice a lot. You got this. Zakk told me that. To this day I try to jam as much as possible. It was truly one of my favorite moments. I love him forever.
Steve Vai's 20 other guitars:
"Put me in, coach!" 🤣
"Presence" has been my favorite Zeppelin album since I was ... before John Henry passed away. I even love In Through The Out Door.
How I know Zakk is from the Jersey Shore: Within the first 60 seconds, he speaks about metal, bench pressing, baseball and pizza.
I was just thinking the same thing. He said the pizzas were slammin and then I knew!
Pretty easy code to crack huh???😆
The very first time I met Zakk, he came down off the tour buss with a big slice of pizza hanging out of his mouth. So yeah..
Where they have better pizza than New York.
Zakk was pumping gas in Jersey when he auditioned for Ozzy to replace Jake E. Lee.
I love how respectful zach is. Calling guys like kings ect and Ozzy boss. Zach is a guitar king himself yet he always speaks so highly about everyone else
It's Zakk lol. ALSO technically Jeffrey!
@@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious well it's Zakk now...he changed his name legally....
He knows he's right up there with the Kings but he's smart enough to understand not to look at himself like that in the public eye because being humble sells.
His name is ZAKK not Zach
I thought his name was Zachary
I don't give a shit what anybody says but Zakk is a national treasure and he put down some of the best guitar riffs ever. I saw Zack Sabbath a few ago and it was amazing. Love you Zakk and will always be a fan brother
and I hear is he one of the most humble guys in the business.
Agree, I'm shocked and disturbed by some of the Zakk hate I come across here on the internet. It's just the nature of Trolls and assbags. I'm sure there are people out there who hate pizza and sex, I dont want to listen to them either. Zakk is great, hard rock and metal is fun and entertaining.
When BLS came.over to the UK I took my 14 Yr old son , they were fantastic, hope Zakk makes it over here again soon
@@saltpeter7429 Amen
@@saltpeter7429 theres def wackos or ppl being hyperbolic but some ppl just arent into it, i can def appreciate his ability and like the no more tears stuff but BLS just doesnt get my jollies off, something about the tough guy metal image makes me cringe a little bit too, ppl like different stuff
Zakk is the most authentic dude in the music industry. I've seen him perform a ton of times and had the privilege of meeting him on a number of occasions. He never disappoints and is one of the funniest and humble people you will ever meet. SDMF.
....This comment is Sooooo true....Very cool!!!!!!
yes indeed so true, George Lynch is another super cool laid back guy when talking to.
Did any of you watch Zack Wilde trying to do Crossroads with Joe Bonamassa. Joe Actually destroyed him - Sorry to say but it was an embarresment 😢
Jimmy is the master magician
I love how excited Zakk gets when he talks about guitar.
Yeah like a little kid u can tell he loves what he does.
Zakk “guitar tone is slammin” Wylde
Crazy Babies is an underappreciated song in it's totality. Pride and Glory's first album is a monster. Machine Gun Man.
Machine Gun Man is amazing track on every level...listen to it regularly...
Pride & Glory is so underrated! It'd be cool if they toured again or made a 2nd record.
Horse called war is rippin!
Mr. Tinkertrain is my fave!
Yeah I agree Crazy Babies is just a really bad ass sonic experience.....that pause in the main riff....is smoking and the solo is truly a reason why Zakk is one of the best guitarists of his day let's break that solo down: going into the solo there's that etherial slide section that is just killer it's like a mini solo before the main solo and that's the mark of a killer player: layering to make music make sense and most of all be tasty "to the song"!!!! You're right about Crazy Babies as a song and I've never pushed fast forward on that time I promise ya and obviously you haven't either you've got wicked musical taste man👍!
Always love ZW’s guitar hierarchy. Jimi’s the pope, Edward’s the king, Randy’s a prince etc.
Used to hang out with Zakk back in the late 80s. Great guy. I don't think he's ever done this on video, but he would occasionally sing Neil Diamond songs....PERFECTLY. Great interview.
This man is the king of analogies
No More Tears has one of the most memorable hard-rock solos ever made. So fitting for the song.
It gives off a beautiful feeling and adds so much to the song
He really took it to another place
It's a Masterpiece!
@@davedecker1725 when I hear that solo it everytime it still amazes me
@@jakecarlson2437 whenever it comes on the radio I ALWAYS stop what I'm doing and listen to it.
The whole track is phenomenal. Ozzy is great on the vocal. Even the video is good. It was a bump up for Ozzy's career. I don't know much about the track and how it was composed . It's almost progy.
This was awesome to watch - I sat next to Zakk in 2000 on a flight from Philly to LA. He was wearing snakeskin everything and I had no clue who he was. Bleach blonde and no beard then. Great convo - I gave him some minibar bottles of liquor - he gave me a signed poster and Jason Bonham’s broken drumsticks.
Everytime Zakk answers even the simplist seeming question, he expresses it in a way that breaks it down to the core. Arrogance isn't his way. Hard work and devotion to the task at hand. Gets shit done!
Zakk's one of the coolest guys out there. He seems so down-to-earth in most (if not all) of his interviews but looks very badass when he is on stage playing music.
I like Zakk when he’s in this sort of element. Sometimes I feel like he runs a schtick trying to be funny, but when he’s putting down good, real guitar knowledge he’s very enlightening.
As a zakk wylde admirer and BLS fan, I have to say this is the best interview I’ve ever watched! You manage to take the conversation to a casual mode where I learnt a lot about the technical aspects of his rig, his way of composition, his life in general and I felt more inspired to continue practising and play more. Thank you so much mate! Cheers from Chile.
The No More Tears solo was always a favorite air-guitar for me in my youth - it's just so good, the feel the vibe, the build up. Gives me chills every time.
When you mentioned the No More Tears solo it really resonated with me. That was the first song I had ever heard from Ozzy back when in 1994. I was 10 and I found the cd in my older brothers collection and put on the title track. I was blown away. That solo, that song inspired me to pick up the guitar and I haven't looked back since.
What a fantastic interview, rock journalists everywhere will be asking “how did he get all that out of Zakk”. Such a generous guy with his knowledge, a true teacher.
Zakks breakdown on the Pentatonic scale is inspiring, he understands so much and applies so little of what else is possible and does so in in a unique and original way. He by far is the best pentatonic player and his pick action to make the guitar simulate a whammy bar in awesome. He is so inspiring...BLS 4 life.
This was such a great interview. Father Wylde was one of my earliest inspirations to play guitar. His riffs with Ozzy and BLS are legendary
I cant say I've ever seen Zakk so serious during an interview, it was actually very nice! As a lifelong fan of Ozzy and Zakk, this was a great watch, I met Zakk at a local show in 2019 and it was one of the best experiences of my life.
I like when he makes references and is like “ya know, like, if you and I did something....” always totally inclusive in his communication approach.
Man, this was such an enjoyable conversation - Zakk just seems like one of the coolest dudes out there. Thanks for sharing!
This is one of THE - BEST Zakk Wylde interviews. So much insight that you never hear from him and I really think it's because of your insightful questions. Zakk often uses a comedic approach to answering questions but I really enjoyed hearing him answer with a more serious, direct tone. Such a cool dude. He's like the goofy uncle at a bbq that everyone loves, but always has the right advice or words.
Love how Zakk refers to the greats as Father, King, Saint etc... Such a great guy. Glad to see and hear that he is doing great.
Great job on the interview!
You are turning the whole guitar world into basically your friends.
And you play some of the most legendary guitars in history.
You, sir, are completing life.
What a cool, down to Earth guy
Tyler, been watching your videos for some time now. Amazing how you have evolved to an incredible guitar player with a show that rocks as hard as you do! So happy to see new videos as they come out. Peace from Costa Rica
Most Epic! So special that you get to interview these legends on the Guitar Villains. You don't waste this opportunity, and ask some very relevant and sincere questions. Thanks for doing your homework. Looks like you impress your guests every time with your efforts and commitment. Never stop promoting guitar, because Music is Win!
Zakk goes DEEP into his scenario tangents!
Gotta say it’s endearing how he always includes the person he’s talking to in the scenarios haha
He is obviously a sports fan!
Zakk is such a kind and down to earth guy! Amazing that we "mere humans" can now talk and see our guitar heroes through the internet and hear all these magnificent stories, the knowledge, the funny accidents, all of it! I'm in my 40s and I never thought in the late 90s/early2000s that the world will change this much, and it is AWESOME!
Thank you Mr Zakk and Tyler! \m/
Best Zakk interview I have ever seen and I have watched a ton of them. Well done!
Nuno next! Zakk and Vai both spoke abt how incredible they thought Nuno was when they toured together.
Zakk has literally been one of my biggest influences during teens and early twenties and still is in my playing years later. So bad ass you got to interview him. Fucking amazing! Zakk Wylde EMG 81/85 was my main configuration before and after my emg sponsorship
Thanks ZAAk for being the genuine Rock Star that is still the biggest fan on earth. Your humility and sense of humor are as legendary as your riffs, God bless.
Dude, No More Tears is one of my all-time favorite solos! So much feeling and he puts this wicked twist to it!
Yup thats his all time best solo ever man.
I love how when it comes to favorites, he just says it like it is "there are so many, it is different each day". I like so many guitarists, and I like so many different guitars. Be yourself, like who you want, and play what you want.
I LOVE Music is Win, and this is the first time I’ve had time to listen to this podcast. I think it just rocketed into my top 3 for this interview alone! Zakk is a true legend. Tyler, you’re a legend in the making.
This interview was slammin’! Great job.
we needed this a few years earlier to get Lemmy on this show.
anyways, imagine papa het is coming up as one of the next ones..
Honestly I feel like everything James Hetfield says is so over publicized at this point that an episode with him wouldn’t be as interesting
Lemmy played bass not guitar
Fuck yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
If everyone was like Zakk, the world would be like God intended. No one is more genuine and positive! Love to Zakk!
Brilliant thanks for this!!! My favourite player and always good to see him do insightful interviews
... then Tyler walks to the bedroom, stares into mirror and mouths "Father Tyler" as a small tear roll down his cheek.
Haha this wins the internet today
What a nice guy. I expected someone who would pour boiling pitch on you from the castle turrets but Zakk is such a friendly guy here. And he couldn't be more right in asking, "Who's your favorite?" 'cause music is subjective, and even your own opinion might change over time.
AHHAAHHAAHA
1st I'm like #69 yes!!! But to the point Tyler is really moving up in the world: Vai, Gilbert, Wylde uh yeah Tyler is proving his playing is on par and worthy of these players time.....let's face it here Tyler is a f***ing Killer player and extremely creative his love for the instrument and his dedication to it is paying off and I (Rocky Henson) could not be more proud of Tyler and I'm proud to be a subscriber to his channel and have been for a while.....Go Tyler!
Amen!
Amen to that!
Zakks not a guitar villain, he's a guitar God, a legend. He has some of the best advice when it comes to talking guitar.
Yea he is a legend, and a wealth of knowledge
Guitar god,. Sounds like a good religion,. Instead of bible verses it's guitar philosophy,. Music is a way of life
Definitely a great interview! Zakk is one of the greatest, and the conversations with him are fantastic. Well done!
I believe no matter how many times you've heard "no more tears" the guitar on that song is amazing. From the heavy main riff, to the awesome solo, that is an awesome song and Zakks guitar work will live on forever. In 50 years people will hear that song and will still be amazed at his playing.
You can either play or you can’t. That’s a great quote.
Still have the last Guitar World I bought in 2003 with him and Dime on the cover. Zakk is simply a beast!
I have that one too!
Same here.
Zakk Wylde seems like such a great guy. Intelligent and enthusiastic - a great talker about his craft as well as a great player. Really enjoyed this interview.
You just realized my dream right there, how cool is that, a simple chat with Zakk... Congrats for that, and all you'r awesome job man
Great interview! I always enjoy interviews with Zakk...being he is one of my favorites. I always enjoy his prospective on things.
I luv that he calls Ozzy “Boss” 😌
It's crazy just how far your channel has come. Great interview!
So enjoyed this! Cant wait to catch up on all the other episodes. Thanks Tyler and much love Mr Wylde!
I love how when zakk is talking about a scenario (like when he's recording or creating in general) he includes whoever is interviewing him as if they're buddies that are doing something together. Might seem trivial perhaps but it's something I've noticed and I think it actually says a lot about what kind of guy he is
Hasn’t talked for 60sec, already references powerlifting, what a legend..
I have never heard, seen or viewed a bad interview from Zakk, he is very informative and keeps your attention with humor, he makes you want to listen 👍, excellent show fella
Love how he includes you in his metaphors and stories. Never come across someone who speaks like that before. It's such a welcoming mode of conversation.
Dude, you are heavy hitting lately!!! Thanks
Zakk is one of the reasons why I like and want to play the guitar so much and more...
I think (and it may be the Miller Lite) but, I think this is one of the best conversations I’ve ever heard. And I think that’s what makes it different than other interviews. This is more like a conversation. I feel like I’m back in High-School shop class and listening to questions and answers and gaining knowledge. I dig it.
Zakk is a straight sweetheart . Always been hella cool to everyone I've seen interact with him.
Man, Music is Win s literally my favorite UA-cam channel that I always look forward to watching!! Thanks for the great videos Tyler and keep up the good work!!👍\M/
This is so amazing, Tyler!
Had the privilege of meeting ZAAk at a BLS show in Norfolk Virginia in 2000. He hung out with fans for two hours after the show. We talked music for a while he is passionate about music!
One of the best Zakk interviews ever! Great format and good job getting him into some meat and potatoes of recording and how he processes things. Gold, man!
Zakk is so awesome. I've seen him live and it amazes me how he can lay down the heavy riffs and then break into Dead as Yesterday and sing like an angel. For anyone that doubts how talented he is, look up when he did Machine Gun Man on MTV from when he played with Ozzy. Holy smokes. That was amazing. Luv u Zakk
I'd love to see Gary Holt in the next episode of Guitar Villains!🤘🤘
For being a successful guitar player and super star, Zack seems like such a down to earth dude. He’s forever in my top 5. Great job, Tyler.
Love the chapter set up man. One of those reasons you're a great content creator, I woulda never thought of that
Is Zakk Wylde the coolest guy ever he doesn't even know the name of the villain he thinks Wonder Woman and Thor are bad guys he's just such a sweetheart
After Randy Rhoads... Zakk is my favorite guitarist. I saw him live a couple years ago. He is insane!!!
I saw Zakk Sabbath a few years ago too. During electric funeral he walked offstage and stood on top of our bar table and finished the song there!
Talk about a "Come to Jesus" moment
Jake E Lee is better.
Got to meet Zakk Wylde a couple years ago and he has to be one of the kindest people I’ve interacted with. Meeting hero’s is nerve wracking and he made everyone feel welcome and appreciated as fans. Also love the accent coming outta that bearded beast
Zakk is hilarious, love how he found his sound early and just kept with what worked.
Great interview!
This was so straight forward and honest , refreshing to hear an icon actually tell it how it is , Zakk could be the guy down the pub telling you how it is. No bullshit . Great interview....and the Vai ribbing bout the Evo ha ha that made me spit out my beer man
He won't bullshit you, but he also won't be a dick which is just as important.
I love Zakk Wylde! He is just so genuine and real. His approach to guitar and life, in general, is unique. I would say between him, Doug Aldrich, and Randy Rhoads, these are the three most influential guitarists for me. When you listen to his blistering solos with Ozzy, they are some of the most awesome pieces of work any guitar player has done.
Oh man, this hits harder than the others for some reason. He just has a grace and grit.
How can you not love this guy? He's got the best analogies! Funny as hell, and a great guitarist! So humble! He has it all! He's definitely enjoying life to the fullest!!
Saw Zakk sabbath in Islington London last year I think? Maaaaan, he shredded through the crowd then jumped up onto the bar and shredded, shredded all the way back to the stage, holy shit. I’ve never seen anything like it EVER! absolutely ridiculous!
Yup seen him do that in concert Kitchener Ontario me and my Buddy were at the FN bar haven Beers and He walked thru the crowd playing War Pigs. And climbed up on the bar and. Shredded the Solo behind his head. Ha. Was amazing I was looking up at the Viking. Was insanely Cool
This is the best interview Zakk has done in years.
just ask him simple questions and LET HIM TALK. great approach that few tv guys have mastered.
What a philosopher too! "The magic is in your head and heart..."
Awesome interview, thank you both for this 🙏 Like everyone else here, I love all zakks music, my only disappointment with zakk interviews is that nobody ever talks to him about pride and glory, book of Shadows I & II in any depth, it's always glossed over. I think musically they are some of the greatest songs ever to be gifted to the world! Ohh yeah, zakk your music saved my life! If not for your sometimes rockin, sometimes beautiful songs, I would not be here today. Thank you so much, I love u brother. 🤘
you're the luckiest dude alive, that's the coolest thing in the world to be able to sit and talk to Zakk about his tone, songs, solos.... damn, well done!!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Probably the best Zakk interview I've seen. Well done.
How can anyone have anything but love and respect for Zakk. What a great bloke.
Very nice interview Tyler! And what a nice guy Zakk is! I love his "supervillain advice", always felt this way.
Bro you just made it!! You made it possible to get great answers out of Zakk... Had to watch it 3 times. Best Zakk interview in years!
It was great to see Zakk talk seriously and not being a joker 100% of the time. It was great interview, good job Tyler
Agreed!
His beard is so long and majestic it doesn't even fit in the frame.
Zack won't say it, but his favorite guitarist is Billy Gibbons... The beard says all.. He just wishes he can get that tone... but since he can't, he just shreds...
His beard is on a separate zoom call.
Not so much majestic as mingin.
It's long, yes, but idk about majestic. Dude needs to lay off the bad beard dye.
I remember him saying something about “aging gracefully” in an interview a little while back and now he’s doing the exact opposite. That dye looks so bad.
Zakk seems super cool. Great interview as always, one of my fav. youtube podcasts/vodcasts. Thanks.
I applaud your ability to let the person talk. It’s crucial to being a good interviewer. Keep it up Tyler! You’re on track to being a goat!